Season 2
Episodes
Ep. 74 ICYMI: Stop Worrying About Them
Stop breaking yourself into tiny pieces. You know what I mean; when you’re one way at work, one at home, one at church. It feels safer, it feels more acceptable, but often times you’re depriving yourself and others of...
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Ep. 73. Grow as a Leader and Build an Engaged Team with Jade Simmons
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I wince a little when I hear adults ask kids that question because I know it’s laying a sandy foundation for their understanding of work and life.
This week, I continued...
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Ep. 72 Purpose Unleashed: Successful Leadership with Jade Simmons
Jade is living proof that you don't have to choose just one activity to be successful, but you must have purpose.
In part one of this conversation with Jade, a true Renaissance woman who's not afraid to embrace all...
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Ep. 71 The Paradox of Profit or Purpose
83% of American’s report having significant workplace anxiety. In 1990 that number was 30%.
How did we get here? And more importantly, how to restore? In this episode, we’ve got some compelling research and a few...
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Ep. 70 The Myth of More Encouragement for Tired Leaders
As the new year begins, do you feel it? That relentless pull?
The questions shout at us, demanding answers. What’s your plan? Your word of the year? Your goals? Your resolutions? The messages are everywhere: Strive...
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Ep. 69 ICYMI: Turning Disagreements into Dialogue
What’s your knee jerk reaction when someone disagrees with you? I’m sure none of us were born with the instinct to lean in with curiosity. It’s definitely something I have learned and a skill I’ve worked on (and...
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Ep. 68 Finding Common Ground in Complex Situations with Justin Jones-Fosu
On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air when Will goes to confront his birth father is emotional and beautiful. And in this episode of the podcast, Justin Jones-Fosu and Jenn Whitmer connect this episode not only to Justin’s...
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Ep. 67 The Power of Respectful Disagreement with Justin Jones-Fosu
Do you thank someone for disagreeing with you? Not usually! But after this conversation with Justin, I hope you consider the benefits of respectful disagreement.
Justin’s most recent book, I Respectfully Disagree,...
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Ep. 66 How to Lead when People Disagree with Jenn Whitmer
Disagreement is a part of leadership. It’s uncomfortable, it’s hard but it’s a skill that we need to cultivate in order to lead well. This week, we dove into the art of leading when everyone isn't on the same...
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Ep. 65 ICYMI: The Art of Uncommon Leadership
“Just”
My business is “just“ me.
I’m “just” a manager.
I’m “just” a stay-at-home mom.
I spoke to a room of “just” 20 people.
This seemingly innocent word can creep into our vocabulary and minimize our achievements....
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Ep. 64 Eight Survival Tips for Leaders with Krista Monson
Bumblebees. That was the inspiration for one of Krista’s biggest shows at Cirque Du Soleil.
Creativity comes to us in moments we aren’t expecting. It’s rarely when we’re checking emails and sitting around a board...
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Ep. 63 How to Stop Burning Out Doing What You Love With Krista Monson
“More”. I am guilty of wanting to add one more sentence, one more ornament to the tree, one more side to Thanksgiving dinner. How do we know when “more” is leading us to the right thing or distracting us from what...
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